MountainSlope Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hey everyone! I just wanted to know if other have noticed the new F2 Titanium Race binding (6mm thick heel assembly) is very indirect and has a 4mm gap between the binding and the boot (when partially tightened) and then the binding becomes curved and warped when completely closed. We've noticed this with the Northwave and Burton boots and approx. 2-3mm gap with the UPZ boot. We haven't checked with any other brands. Does the new F2TR heel assembly fit better with other boots? Let me know... thanks! Greetings Jennifer (see attached photo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy... Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I can't tell for sure, but it appears that the vertical part of the bail isn't completely resting on the plastic behind it. Is there a gap there, or is it resting on the plastic? If there's a gap, the bail might be bent. Remove the bail from the plastic by folding it forward and pulling the sides out, then lay the bail on a flat surface to see if its bent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainSlope Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 The newest version of F2 TRace is built that way. It is out of the box new and not bent. When they switched from 5mm thickness, to 6mm thickness, they made the heel assembly a bit longer to make it easier to step into the binding causing this gap which you see on the photo. The plastic blue 3D printer version is the one we made to correct this gap problem. Instead of having to buy a whole new binding, athletes can just replace the heel assembly with the one we created. They are currently in production and will be available for sale in May. Many other WC/EC have shown us that they also have the gap with UPZ, Burton, Head (We haven't checked any others yet) and have pre-ordered a heel assembly from us. I was just wondering if anyone else noticed the indirectness with the newer F2 binding. Maybe someone rides with Raichle or Deeluxe and doesn't have the gap. We just noticed it very pronounced with the Northwave Point Boots because they are the ones we use. Greetings Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Are you saying the blue bail in that picture is 3D printed? There's no way I'd trust a plastic bail! Also note the rules on selling stuff here. You can't sell new items on Bomber without clearing it with Fin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy... Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I have both 5mm and 6mm versions of the binding and don't have the problem you describe with my HSP's, both with stock heels and with Bomber Fintecs. Corey- I'm assuming the 3D printed version is just a prototype and the production pieces they speak of are being made from metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Corey- I'm assuming the 3D printed version is just a prototype and the production pieces they speak of are being made from metal. Right. Sorry, early morning 'duh' moment for me. I was picturing it failing as you closed the toe clip. LOL! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMC Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 The heel strikes look thin on those boots. Would a thicker strike help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboardfast Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I would contact f2 about this as they might be able to help you with this? If the binding is warping that is not good. Maybe a new bail would have to be built to get the Norhtwave and other boots to sit down lower? I would send the picture that you have sent here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainSlope Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Hey guys! Just posting an update regarding our F2 binding project. We now have completed the new 6mm back bail production and are availble to anyone who wants a set. Greetings, Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainSlope Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 PS... We've tested the back bail with Northwave and UPZ boots. A few of the World Cup riders have also commented that the back bail is more direct and precise steering. Greetings Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 They look nice! How much do they cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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